Accountant

No Saint • Montreal, QC

42d • Hybrid

About The Position

No Saint is a technology-driven consumer product company developing next-generation nicotine products with a focus on innovation, product quality, and responsible commercialization. As the business grows, so does the complexity of its financial operations, making strong financial foundations essential for supporting growth, enabling informed decision-making, and scaling with confidence. The Accountant will play a key role in building this financial foundation, taking ownership of the full accounting cycle and partnering with the Controller and Director of Finance to deliver accurate financial reporting, improve accounting processes, and support financial initiatives. This is an individual contributor role with significant ownership, offering opportunities to manage the day-to-day accounting function independently, improve systems, strengthen financial processes, and prepare the business for its next stage of growth. It's an opportunity to take ownership, expand responsibilities, and grow alongside a fast-moving company.

Requirements

• 3–6 years of hands-on accounting experience with the ability to independently own the full accounting cycle.
• University degree or college diploma in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Experience with full-cycle bookkeeping, month-end close, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and bank reconciliations.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and Canadian accounting standards.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Comfortable using AI tools and digital automation to improve accounting processes and efficiency.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a high standard for accuracy and documentation.
• Self-starter who can manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently.
• Comfortable partnering with senior stakeholders and asking thoughtful questions when needed.
• High degree of professional ethics, integrity, and sound judgment.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Working toward or holding a CPA designation is a strong asset.
• Exposure to inventory and cost accounting within a product-based company is a strong asset.
• Experience with Quebec and Canadian taxation, including HST, GST, and QST remittances, is a plus.
• Previous experience in a lean startup, manufacturing, or technology-driven product company is a strong asset.
• Experience with reporting or dashboard tools is an asset.
• Experience with Odoo is a major asset. Experience with QuickBooks Online (QBO) is also valued, particularly during our transition to Odoo.
• French is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Own the complete accounting cycle from data entry through to draft financial statements, fully and independently
• Process and reconcile all accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions accurately and on time
• Process vendor and supplier payments, including scheduling, authorization follow-up, and maintaining accurate payment records
• Manage payroll processing and ensure compliance with applicable payroll regulations
• Maintain the general ledger, perform month-end and year-end close procedures, and prepare trial balances
• Perform bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations on a regular and timely basis
• Manage inventory tracking and cost accounting to support product operations
• Track and report HST/GST/QST remittances and support all provincial and federal tax filings
• Manage cash flow tracking and provide regular cash position reporting
• Prepare and maintain accurate financial reports for internal use by the leadership team
• Produce draft financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow) for review by the Controller and Director of Finance
• Support the Controller and Director of Finance in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Maintain organized and audit-ready documentation for all transactions
• Liaise with external accounting firms to support annual audit preparation and tax filings
• Continuously improve accounting workflows and identify efficiencies in existing processes
• Leverage AI and digital tools to improve the accuracy and speed of accounting processes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree